AdmissionSight
MARCH 16, 2025
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) runs on the quarter system, which splits the academic year into four periods. Each quarter is ten weeks long, with classes occurring in the fall, winter, spring, and an optional summer. In short, classes at Caltech move pretty quickly. You’ll need to be aware of important dates to stay organized and manage your workload.
The Koppelman Group
MARCH 16, 2025
The University of Chicago is a top-tier American university on par with the vaunted Ivy League and other exceptional schools, like Stanford. It is exceptionally hard to get into as an American, but especially hard to get into if you are an international applicant. Only 16% of undergraduates at the university are international students, which is a lot if you are not an international student but is a tiny slice if youre one of the thousands of international applicants trying to get into the univer
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AdmissionSight
MARCH 16, 2025
Your GPA plays a major role in your application to Cornell University. As one of the most competitive Ivy League schools, with an acceptance rate of around 8.4% , Cornell evaluates applicants based on both unweighted and weighted GPAs while also factoring in the rigor of their coursework. But how does Cornell calculate GPA? In this guide, well break down Cornell’s GPA scale, discuss the GPA you need to be a strong applicant, and share tips to improve your chances of admission.
College Success
MARCH 16, 2025
Families often ask me to share my current reading list. While each new year brings an exciting array of thought-provoking books in higher education and college admissions, here are some of my must-read titles released in 2024 or the first few months of this year. The post New Books to Read in 2025 appeared first on Kate Sonnenberg College Admissions Success.
AdmissionSight
MARCH 16, 2025
Thinking about applying to Claremont McKenna College (CMC) ? Its an excellent choice! Claremont McKenna offers the perfect combination of a tight-knit college experience with small classes and an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, all while providing access to the resources of a larger research university. It’s the best of both worlds! That said, getting in isnt easy.
College Transitions
MARCH 16, 2025
Looking to the stars to determine your chances of success with a Capricorn? Whether you are hoping for a romantic connection, to forge a friendship, or to better understand the Capricorns, we are here to help you get to know more about this astrological sign.
AdmissionSight
MARCH 16, 2025
You dont need to attend an Ivy League school to get an Ivy-level education. Alternatives like the Hidden Ivies , Little Ivies , and New Ivy League schools offer the same rigorous academics, even if they arent as widely known. Another group of elite schools to keep on your radar are the Ivy Plus schools. Theyre just as competitive and prestigious but might not be in the Northeast.
AdmissionSight
MARCH 16, 2025
Columbia University is one of the eight Ivy League schools. But what does that actually mean for you? Is Columbia different from other Ivies like Harvard or Yale? And what makes it special beyond just the name? In this blog, youll learn what being an Ivy League school means, how Columbia compares to its peers, and why it stands out in rankings, academics, and opportunities.
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